More than 1,000 Teamsters working at Bimbo Bakeries in Southern California have approved a new five-year contract that includes wage increases and improved benefits after coming within 48 hours of …
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California class action settles over allegedly improper pre-employment medical questions
A federal judge in San Diego is considering whether to approve a proposed class action settlement that would resolve claims against U.S. Healthworks Medical Group and related companies over allegedly …
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Labor board files second complaint against Amazon over alleged union violations: Teamsters
The National Labor Relations Board has issued another complaint against Amazon, alleging the company engaged in illegal union-busting activities at its DCK6 facility in San Francisco. The complaint from NLRB …
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Elaine’s Pet Resorts to pay $35,000 for firing workers who tested positive for prescribed medications
A California pet grooming company will pay $35,000 and implement extensive compliance measures to settle federal charges that it illegally fired or refused to hire workers who tested positive for …
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UPS settles sexual harassment case for $10,000 in California following EEOC investigation
United Parcel Service agreed to pay $10,000 to settle a sexual harassment case at its Santa Barbara, California facility following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The …
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More than 2,600 employees at a major California electrical contractor will receive back wages after federal investigators found the company failed to properly calculate overtime pay rates. The U.S. Department …
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Farm labor contractor sued for wage violations, meal break issues in California
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Kings FLC Inc., a California farm labor contractor, alleging multiple labor law violations including failure to provide proper meal and rest breaks …
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A federal court has denied the U.S. Postal Service’s attempt to dismiss claims brought by a transgender former employee who alleged discrimination and retaliation. In a decisive ruling, the U.S. …
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Labor secretary visits California’s Central Valley, highlights workforce initiatives
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer toured California’s Central Valley Tuesday to meet with local businesses and promote workforce development programs, marking what she called successful economic policies during President Donald Trump’s …
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FeaturedLabor Relations
Labor board orders Amazon to negotiate with Teamsters at California warehouse
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe National Labor Relations Board has directed Amazon to bargain with unionized workers at its San Francisco warehouse, marking a significant victory for the Teamsters’ organizing efforts at the e-commerce …
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